Tom Brady shocked the NFL world this offseason when he announced he was leaving the New England Patriots after a historic 20-year run.
Brady will now call Tampa Bay his new home after joining the Buccaneers and their high-powered offense, which features star wide receivers like Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. The arrival of Brady, coupled with the a redesigned uniform, has Bucs fans hoping for a return to the postseason in 2020. And, if Brady can work his usual postseason magic, maybe even a trip to Super Bowl LV, which just so happens to be in Tampa next year at Raymond James Stadium.
While speculation about how good the Buccaneers will be with Brady is certainly warranted given the future Hall of Famer’s impressive resume, the truth of the matter is that Brady will be 43 years old when the season kicks off this fall. He’s played at such a high level into his 40s, including winning a Super Bowl at age 41, we tend to believe he’ll keep it up even with a new team. A relocation could be a recipe for disaster or success for Brady.
With that, let’s take a look now at how these five legendary NFL quarterbacks fared in their first season with a new team in the latter stage of their careers.